The Voyagers belonging to that Company, being destitute of provision, had eaten what was intended for us.

In consequence of these untoward circumstances, the canoes arrived with only one day's supply of this most essential article.

The prospect of having to commence our journey from hence, almost destitute of provision, and scantily supplied with stores, was distressing to us, and very discouraging to the men.

It was evident, however, that any unnecessary delay here would have been very imprudent, as Fort Chipewyan did not, at the present time, furnish the means of subsistence for so large a party, much less was there a prospect of our receiving any supply to carry us forward.

We, therefore, hastened to make the necessary arrangements for our speedy departure.